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The Big 5 Saudi is expected to draw 15,000 industry professionals.

Big 5 Saudi set to open doors in the capital

The leading construction exhibition brand is now hosting its Saudi event live and in person in Riyadh after a hiatus due to the pandemic.

01 March 2022

Saudi Arabia is set to stage its first major construction event this year, live and in-person, when The Big 5 Saudi makes its debut in Riyadh this month (March 28 to 31).

The event,which is now in its 10th year, was previously held in Jeddah. Expected to attract 15,000 industry professionals, The Big 5 Saudi will showcase around 1,000 construction products and solutions of some 400 exhibiting companies and 30 countries, including pavilions from Italy, Germany, the UAE, Greece, Kuwait, Poland, Spain, Egypt and Qatar.

Now taking place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, The Big 5 Saudi continues to serve as a true testament to the country’s growing attractiveness in the global construction arena, bringing together industry players in support of the kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 objectives, says dmg events, the organiser of the event.

This year’s event will showcase the products of 400 exhibitors.

Muhammed Kazi, Vice President, Construction at dmg events, says: “The Big 5 Saudi has permanently moved to Riyadh now and will showcase the readiness of the construction industry to support the tremendous transformation created by Saudi Vision 2030. As we celebrate 10 years of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this year’s event will lead the construction industry and align it with the 2030 vision, unlocking new opportunities with innovative technologies and best-in-class practices, contributing to the kingdom’s new and vibrant landscape.”

“As Saudi Arabia unveils a $900-billion development plan driven by Saudi Vision 2030, new cities such as Neom, Jeddah Economic City and the Red Sea Project are under way together with major infrastructure projects including the $22.5-billion Riyadh Metro and the $20-billion Diriyah Gate project. The Big 5 Saudi 2022 provides buyers and suppliers unparalleled opportunities to engage in business-critical conversations that will facilitate the kingdom’s ambition.”

The Big 5 Saudi 2022 is co-located with specialised events such as HVAC R Expo Saudi, FM Expo Saudi, Clean Expo Saudi and Stone & Surface Saudi Arabia, thus showcasing products for the complete construction cycle in one place, at one time.

The Big 5 Saudi will include a number of educational sessions.

Included in the event this year, The Big 5 Saudi Construction Leadership Summit will provide direction, inspiration and support decisions on key themes covering economy, collaboration, technology and people. Key speakers for the summit include: Maryam Telmasani, Board Chair, United Nations Global Impact; Walid Al Murshed, Head of International Finance Corporation (IFC); Dr Anas Bataw, Director, Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction (CESC), Heriot-Watt University; Dr Walid Mahmoud, CEO, Aecom Arabia, and Alaa Abusiam, CEO, Egis Group, amongst others. The speakers will deliver impactful content sessions on the economic outlook of the industry including its impact and growth opportunities and how the construction industry is driving the future of Saudi Arabia.

Also included in the event are The Big 5 Saudi’s 50 free CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certified educational sessions, encompassing all disciplines in the construction industry, which will support the ongoing development of the industry’s young professionals helping discover industry best practices and advancing careers.

The Big 5 Saudi and Stone & Surface Saudi 2022 is sponsored by Al Bawani Company; UCC Holding; Thabat; Souq Penny; Afaq Wood Industries Factory; Esad Services Group; Raknor; and Topwerk Middle East. Main sponsors for The HVAC R Saudi Expo are Carrier and Shaker LG. The FM Expo Saudi and Saudi Clean Expo is sponsored by Al Hajry Overseas Co; Al Majal Al Arabi Group and Takamul Aloula Facility Management.